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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,102.24, 342,377.88 and 134,922.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,102.24, 342,377.88 and 134,922.56 is: 186,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,102.24 : 342,377.88 = 134,922.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,102.24/342,377.88 = 134,922.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,102.24x = 342,377.88 × 134,922.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,102.24x = 46,194,500,056.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,194,500,056.97/248,102.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,191.39

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